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Humberside Police said across its force area, more than 200 blades ranging from small knives to Samurai swords were handed in over the course of the week.

When the appeal was launched, Chief Inspector Paul Butler, who oversaw the local amnesty, said police use various tactics to locate knives which have fallen into the wrong hands but need the public's help.

More than 200 blades were handed in at Humberside Police stations as part of Operation Sceptre (Image: Humberside Police)

And after the week-long amnesty, officers were delighted with the response.

Chief Inspector Butler said: "It's great that so many people made the decision to bring their knives in, so that they can be disposed of safely.